The Long Beach Chapter has once again been recognized by ASSP as a Platinum Chapter for the 24/25 term (1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025). Platinum status is a remarkable achievement indicating that the leadership of the Long Beach Chapter is working tirelessly to ensure that its members truly receive their money’s worth (and then some) in supporting their work as safety professionals. In the last term, there were nearly twenty events with more than 700 participants, and, on average, almost 25% of the chapter’s members attended each event. Special thanks to Past-President Luis Ortiz and his amazing team for all the incredible work they put in to make sure the Long Beach Chapter is not only the premier chapter in Region 1 but one of the top chapters in the nation!

On Thursday, January 23, 2025, the Long Beach Chapter of the ASSP hosted a special celebration to mark two significant achievements: the chapter’s membership in the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and its first-time designation as a Platinum Chapter for the 2023/2024 term.

31 Long Beach Chapter members and guests enjoyed a fun and festive Holiday Gathering on 13 December 2024. This was the second annual holiday event and, like last year, was held at the amazing La Traviata Italian Restaurant. Everyone enjoyed some great food and drink, tons of laughter, and door prizes. Three Past-Presidents (Chris Rainwater, Karen Townsend, and Jed Douglas) joined current Chapter President, Luis Ortiz, as the chapter once again celebrated this wonderful time of year. For those who missed the event, there’s always next year!